copyediting

Before You Send Your Manuscript to an Editor

11 March 2026 / Author Services, Editing, Mark Posey

Typing “The End” feels like the finish line—but it’s actually the start of the next phase. Before you send your manuscript to an editor, there’s important work to do first. Let the story rest, read it again with fresh eyes, fix the obvious issues, and understand what type of editing your book really needs. The more polished your manuscript is before it reaches an editor, the more valuable—and effective—the editing process will be.

We’re In A Relationship?

16 July 2025 / Mark Posey

The editor-author relationship is professional and reciprocal: clear, honest feedback from the editor, and respect and understanding from the author. In the end, it’s your book — but professional editing comes with professional expectations.